How to use the number to words converter
- 1 Type the number, with or without commas or decimals.
- 2 Choose the number system: international or lakh and crore.
- 3 Choose words or a cheque style in rupees, dollars or pounds.
- 4 Press Copy words, or switch to upper case for cheques.
Writing amounts that cannot be changed
On cheques and contracts, write the amount in words right after the printed text, with no gaps, and finish with only. Make the words and figures match exactly. For invoices, create them with the Invoice Generator.
- Use the number system your bank and readers expect: lakh and crore in South Asia, million elsewhere.
- Write paisa, cents or pence as a fraction of the main unit, never as a separate number.
- Draw a line through unused space on the cheque.
Features
Lakh and crore
Writes amounts the way they are read in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Cheque format
Rupees and paisa, dollars and cents, or pounds and pence, ending with only.
Large numbers
Exact up to 18 digits, beyond a quadrillion.
When to use it
Writing cheques
Cheques need the amount in words to match the figures. 125,750 rupees is one lakh twenty-five thousand seven hundred fifty rupees only. Need a number in Roman numerals instead? Use the Roman Numeral Converter.
Invoices and contracts
Legal documents often state amounts in words to prevent changes. Create the invoice with the Invoice Generator.
Teaching numbers
Help children learn how large numbers are read in both systems.
Reading big figures
Turn a long figure from a budget or report into words to understand it at a glance.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I write 100,000 in words?
One hundred thousand in the international system, or one lakh in the South Asian system.
How do I write 10,00,000 in words?
Ten lakh, which is one million.
How do I write 1 crore in words?
One crore is ten million, written 1,00,00,000 in the South Asian system.
How should I write an amount on a cheque?
Write the amount in words starting at the left edge, add the currency, and end with only, such as twenty-five thousand rupees only, so nothing can be added.
Does it use and, as in one hundred and five?
No. It writes one hundred five, the usual style for cheques in the US and South Asia. British English often adds and, which is also correct.
How are decimals written?
In words mode, digits after the point are read one by one, such as twelve point five. In cheque mode, the decimals become paisa, cents or pence.
What is the largest number it can write?
Whole numbers up to 18 digits, which covers quadrillions in the international system and very large amounts of crore.
What is an arab or kharab?
Older South Asian names for 100 crore and 100 arab. Modern usage simply says 100 crore or 10,000 crore.
Should a cheque amount be in capitals?
Banks accept both, but capitals are clearer and harder to alter. Use the UPPER CASE button.
Is my number sent anywhere?
No. The words are worked out in your browser.
Why do banks ask for the amount in words?
Words are harder to change than figures. If the words and figures on a cheque do not match, many banks will return the cheque or follow the words, so writing them clearly protects you.
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